Side Kick Series - Scissors
Plane of Motion
Coronal & Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Objectives
More emphasis on the obliques and QL to keep legs in the air and the hip flexors & extensors to switch the legs like a scissor.
Enhance stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic region and trunk to counteract leg movements at the hip.
Enhances scapular stabilization when positioned on the elbow.
Enhances the stability of the trunk, shoulders, neck, and hips.
Enhances the leg's range of motion at the hip.
Enhance trunk and pelvic stabilization on the side of the body where the leg is moving.
Enhance control of hip flexors and extensors.
Engage the internal support system to maintain body stability while in the side-lying position.
Simultaneous contraction of the back and abdominal muscles enables balance during leg movement.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.